Jefferson Middle School

🎉 Hey, Future 6th Graders! 🎉 6th Grade Preview Night | February 5, 2025 | 6 PM It’s time to step into your next big adventure! 🌟 Come explore your middle school—whether ...

Hey, Future 9th Graders! 🎉 Your next big adventure is calling… 9th Grade Preview Night - January 15, 2026 | 6 PM It’s almost time to LEVEL UP your high school journey! This...

District 186 is committed to college and career readiness, and our middle schools are embracing innovative ways to prepare students for the future. Last week, 8th grade health stu...

Boys & Girl Wrestling informational meeting, November 24th at 6:30 PM at Grant Middle School.

Come join us this week at Jefferson Middle School!! Oct. 16 from 5pm-8pm & Oct. 17 8am-2pm. We look forward to seeing all the parents!

The safety and security of every student in Springfield Public Schools District 186 is always a top priority. To help us maintain a safe learning environment, we are enhancing our...

Big win at Eisenhower Park! CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS The Jefferson Jaguars/Washington Wolves co-op baseball team took on Greenview Junior High and came out on top with a 12...

CLICK FOR PHOTOS The energy was high today across District 186 as we welcomed our newest middle and high school students! Incoming 6th and 9th graders got a special sneak peek ...

Tryouts for baseball are August 4th and 5th from 4 pm - 6 pm at SSHS High School Baseball Field | Taylor Ave. Any questions contact Coach Tim Rhodes - 217-553-4795

We’re excited to welcome your child to middle school this fall! To help ease the transition and build confidence for the year ahead, we’re inviting incoming 6th grade students t...

District #186 will be hosting a Back to School event on July 31, 2025 from 3-7pm, at the District Office at 3063 Fiat Avenue. There will be two community groups at this event off...

First Annual District 186 Back to School Event—a celebration of connection, support, and community as we kick off the 2025–2026 school year together! Thursday, July 31st 3...

All District 186 students must register every year. This is a quick process where you update or validate the information from the previous year within minutes. This allows the s...

Good news for JMS families! Students will not need to purchase school supplies for the 2025–2026 school year. All materials needed for success will be provided by the school. E...

See the full list of summer programs offered at District 186 Schools & in our community this summer: CLICK HERE FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS

16 District 186 schools will provide meals through the Summer Food Service Program this year. Free Breakfast and Lunch will be served to children 18 years of age and younger at al...

Bells were ringing loud and clear as this year’s Class of 2025 District 186 retirees celebrated at a retirement party tonight at the Inn at 835. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS Superinte...

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS . Last night, we had the honor of celebrating our 2025 Horace Mann Educator of the Year and Administrator of the Year finalists and winners at a beautiful...

What a show-stopping night at Sangamon Auditorium! CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS Family, friends, and community members packed the house for an unforgettable evening of music, talent, a...

It’s That Time of Year Again! (click to see photos) The best day of the year is here—we’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the Horace Mann Educator of the Year, Administra...